![]() This book is fun and it looks great, but it isn't the most remarkable Spider-Man comic in terms of plot. ![]() Bellaire gives this issue a very sun-drenched, inviting feel, one that further enhances the lighthearted nature of Zdarsky's script. It's also quite a treat to see Kubert's art paired with Jordie Bellaire's vivid colors. Adam Kubert really captures the dynamic energy of Spider-Man's escapades and the sweeping scope of the Manhattan environment. The lightness is apparent even in the visuals. The book immediately reads like a welcome, even necessary counterpoint to the increasingly dark tone of Amazing Spider-Man. ![]() Through it all, Zdarsky gives the book a light, irreverent tone that should appeal to all Spider-Man fans. Instead, Peter shines through his interactions with others, whether it's his brotherly bond with the Human Torch or the fledgling spark of new romance in his life. ![]() Zdarsky dispenses with a lot of the usual tropes here, at one point even going meta and poking fun at Peter's habit of rattling off his tragic origin story at every opportunity. And in the process, writer Chip Zdarsky focuses less on Peter as a solo player and more on his relationships with both new characters and returning favorites. This new series doesn't ignore the fact that Peter has moved on up in the world, but it seeks to ground him all the same by returning the hero to a New York setting and focusing on his battles with ordinary criminals and rocky romantic life. ![]()
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